The Only Full Bottle Purchases I Would Make From 10 Niche Brands | Men's Cologne/Perfume Review 2023

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Which fragrances do you feel are 'full bottle worthy'? What are your favourite / best niche brands?
FRAGRANCES FEATURED
Amouage Interlude Black Iris
Parfums De Marly PDM Carlisle
Parfums De Marly PDM Pegasus Exclusif
Initio Parfums Paragon
Xerjoff 40 Knots
Xerjoff Uden Overdose
Creed Viking
Creed Royal Oud
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Essenza
Acqua Di Parma Leather
Tom Ford TF Santal Blush
Tom Ford TF Fougere D'Argent
Chanel Coromandel
Le Lion De Chanel
Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense
Mancera Amore Caffe
Maison Francis Kurkdjian MFK Grand Soir
Maison Francis Kurkdjian MFK Baccarat Rouge 540 Eau De Parfum EDP
Maison Francis Kurkdjian MFK Oud Satin Mood EDP
Maison Francis Kurkdjian MFK Masculin Pluriel

[@arthur_muc]

Here before the title gets changed edit: (title was nichebuy)

[@SchoolofScent]

Fake news

[@GruieGreed]

@@Katalin04what was it before it was edited

[@thehun750]

For Me PDM - Herod, Althaire Xerjoff - Naxos Amouage - Reflection Man Initio - Side Effect, Paragon Tom Ford - Ombre Leather, Sole de Positano Creed - Royal Oud Kilians - Angel's Share, Black Phantom, and Back to black ADP - Fico Di Amalfi, Colonia MFK - Oud Satin Mood, Grand Soir Nishane - Hacivat Montale - Arabians Tonka Mancera - Aoud Vanille, Instant Crush

[@Mexikittyyyy]

Me except nishane hundred silent ways

[@Alexander-vs2ee]

What about Frederic Malle?

[@rushindragin361]

There’s this amazing clone of Creed Viking called OLD SPICE. U might be able to find at your local drug store or great grandpas medicine caninet.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video with some great choices in there and I enjoyed it and have a blessed night

[@bartoltolic]

For me, Amouage “Opus XIV: Royal Tobacco, Nishane “Fan your Flames” and Orto Parisi “Terroni” will always be in my collection and I will buy full bottles of those till I die. Close follow-ups are Argos “Triumph of Bacchus” and Xerjoff “Naxos” .

[@user-tw4hj5ob3w]

For me personally: PDM - Layton and Herod Xerjoff: Naxos and Uden Overdose Amouage: Reflection man Initio: not a big fan of brand but if I had to choose one it would be Oud For Greatness Tom Ford: Ombre leather edp, Tobacco Vanille Creed: it isn't what it used to be so nothing Memo Paris: African leather, Argentina Kilian: Sacred wood, Angels share MFK: Grand Soir Nishane: Hacivat Profumum Roma: Acqua di Sale

[@nbravo9]

I literally own 75% of those (and as my only bottle per brand as well), nice taste

[@tomchristianevangelista1683]

Mfk gentle fluidity silver is a good choice though

[@robinhood6781]

Initio : Sideffect?

[@user-tw4hj5ob3w]

@@robinhood6781 not the biggest fan honestly i'd say average

[@sauryvalerio4894]

Side effect is better than everything on this list you’re bugging out

[@TheMadKollektah]

So agree with Carlisle and Oajan. I got a sample of 40 Knots and yes, i agree. It's extremely good. Probably my favorite fresh fragrance right now. If i ever come across a well priced bottle, bong bong. Will snatch it with the quickness. Le Lion is also the BOMB. Really animalic, hence the name. I feel like it's a more rugged bad man version of Dior Homme Parfum.

[@MJ-xj8qo]

Hi I love Herod and Grand Soir Fragrant great stuff 👍👍

[@enamulknowsnothing]

Every video of yoyrs is so unique and cool. The School of Scent is the best find of 2023 for me,.. i wish you start saying "the class is in session" again though.

[@mohamednayad]

Great video 👍We need a part 2 !🎉

[@09joero]

Viking finally getting some love!!! It's a toss up between that and GIT. Both are amazing choices

[@Paul-wk4gr]

I´ve recently bought Acqua di Parmas Oud as my second niche and I am really happy I did! Don´t overspray this one tho, that would do more harm than good.

[@StraitTalkMedia]

Looking forward to buying some samples because I believe you and I share the same taste great video.

[@brudererdmanchen5661]

Love the video❤

[@MAShehorn]

PDM Haltane is my signature scent. Sedley for spring/summer & Carlisle for fall/winter. I need to get my nose on Oajan again.

[@sub2Atoms]

Oajan is fucking beautiful

[@MortalMan_i]

What do you think of the Designer Shaik line? Specifically Sochi Onyx. I’ve recently picked it up and it smells pretty good

[@ericgeneric135]

I own Oajan and Carlisle and would absolutely buy them again in the future. How about Aaron Terence Hughes and Nishane? Are there any full bottles you would buy from those houses?

[@steveb8269]

It doesnt get much talk, but my absolutely cannot do without Niche full bottle has to be Francesca Bianchi's Etruscan water, sublime masculine chypre, love that stuff

[@Appleaddict22]

Found a full bottle of 40 Knots for $170 and have been holding off on it…I think this along with many other positive reviews is going to make me finally pull the trigger

[@christsoug8533]

Do it!

[@Vitamin-Q]

SOTD: Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense- Personally 2x Full Bottles purchased in 2023.

[@chusett]

Creed - GIT, Himalaya PdM - Carlisle, Herod, Haltane, godolphin Initio - AbsoluteA, Side Effect, paragon Kilian - angel share Mancera - red tobacco, cedrat Xerjoff - Naxos, Nio

[@user-zo8lt2ph2z]

Omar your new oud -mango fragrance sounds amazing ,could you consider expanding to the eu pls 😅😅😅

[@johnnewfield1337]

i love mfk, oud satin mood extrait. Lasts for over 24 hours on my skin somehow, absolutely addictive smell with the jammy rose. I've noticed something though, my nose just doesn't pick up oud smells. Oud for greatness smells super plain to me for whatever reason, so when oud pairs with other fragrances as a supporter is where i like it the most like in the aforementioned satin mood extrait. Also love haltane by pdm, carlisle is right up there too. Initio it has to be paragon, about 12 hours on my skin and i absolutely love the plum note. Going to full bottle paragon and either satin extrait or haltane here in a month

[@BrunoConfortin]

Trajan, from Electimuss, is a really close fragrance to BR540. Definitely worth a try.

[@snubbii9276]

Black Iris and ADP leather are two on my wishlist, have enough scents and don't ever feel the need to move up to niche. It's just bang for buck. Designers and clones do the job well. That said I do have TF OL (not really niche) and Mancera aoud lemon mint

[@robinhood6781]

Same here bro even tho i got enough money saved. I just bought Prada l'homme intense and Valentino UI this year. I'm thinking of Naxos or Amouage Black Iris for the last purchase this year.

[@scott-richarddonnelly6553]

Great video best wishes from Cheshire

[@AtakanKalaycioglu]

I bought Creed Aventus Cologne, Original Santal, Green Irish Tweed, Parfum De Marley Carlisle. Amouage Reflection 45 Initio Blessed Baraka, MFK baccarat Rouge Extrait de Parfüm, Memo, Italian Leather, Sospiro Basso

[@AtakanKalaycioglu]

I will re-purchase Sospiro Basso, Green Irish Tweed, MFK BACCARAT ROUGE EXTRAIT DE PARFUM, MFK GRAND SOIR PDM CARLISLE AMOUAGE REFLECTION 45

[@amirhusseinnnn]

Hello brother omar o have few questions can you make a video which websites is trustworthy to buy any fragrances no matter where you live and whats better naxos or pdm layton ?? I want for everything so which one?? Can you recommend me other fragrances maybe in this price etc thank you very much

[@grundle69mcswag19]

Great video Omar, but you should do another roasting my subscribers collection video

[@gai_ninja]

Cedrat Boise makes me sneeze all day. I prefer auod lemon mint

[@TitaniumBeast]

Purchased Uden as my versatile signature on Omar’s recommendation and I love it, I do intend to get a sample/decant of Uden Overdose but impressions I’ve heard were mixed? Still love Uden.

[@Datníğğa123]

Uden just smells like lemons

[@settyrangel7093]

I blind bought Viking and I gave it to my uncle because I didn’t like the smell. Lesson learned always sample before blind buying a full bottle.

[@kagors4491]

Amouge Black iris man is so unique. I love it. Thanks so much. Wow. By the way. I hate OUD Oud for Greatness i have 5 mls to give away

[@aKadoki]

im loving amouage royal tobacco a lot ngl

[@underCDG]

Thoughts on Comme des Garçons fragrances?

[@Pyroshaq75]

try amber oud ruby and rouge. they are really good BR540 clones

[@augustnordqvist8374]

can you review MARC-ANTOINE BARROIS Ganymede?

[@Akaalontop]

lovin these daily uploads. if u came down to bristol i would buy u a 9 course meal

[@SchoolofScent]

If you insist 👀

[@cedricfrancoismayopa2953]

Where do you find old formulation of fragrances? Maxaroma?

[@alexphan2497]

From one of your previous videos on top niche fragrances you mentioned Amouage Reflection Man 45 Extrait, what do you think about that fragrance now and would you not purchase a full bottle of it? (speaking as a 22 year old male)

[@SchoolofScent]

I think it’s great, but you really have to love that style to make the full bottle purchase (definitely try first)

[@bennettbabin7850]

You love that flannel Omar 😂

[@derekrc5737]

Just bought Carlisle and Accento for 485$ total, W?

[@surcal7389]

for me only 2 are worth a whole big bootle "acqua e zuccero" and "hundred silent ways"

[@rainydays2006]

Is there a niche version of prada luna rossa carbon?

[@James45545]

My Cologne list for life: Aqua Di Gio Profumo Aqua Di Gio Profondo Versace Pour Homme Rasasi Hawas Chanel Allure Sport Prada l'homme Pineapple Vintage Intense La nuit de l'homme PDM Carlisle Side Effect Molecule 01 Layer everything with this I’m not buy anything else, im just going to rotate these 200ml on each one.

[@James45545]

@@JohnchnguyenYea thanks for the correction

[@abhipapala632]

Im currently trying to decide between Parfums de Marly Percival and Xerjoff 40 Knots. Percival is definitely more my style but I want an everyday fragrance for the summer, but one that still performs ok for the fall. Which one would you guys recommend?

[@thinkfast35]

You should get both

[@hnt2k]

I currently have both fragrances. 40 knots will smell more high-end than Percival, But Percival feels more versatile from a situational standpoint.

[@abhipapala632]

Gotcha thank you

[@lgeiger]

I own a sample of 40 Knots and a full bottle of Percival. I think you can wear Percival all year around due to its really good performance and the spicy and sweet notes it also has. I was a bit disappointed by 40 Knots to be honest (sorry Omar 😅). It reminds me of fresh laundry. I almost only smell soapy sweetness. The salt and aquatic notes are barely noticable for me. Maybe because my parents have often been buying hand soap with seawater aroma in the past. That is probably why I find it quite underwhelming. The performance of 40 Knots is great and if you like the DNA I think 40 Knots fits better into fall and winter than Percival.

[@abhipapala632]

Ty that was very helpful

[@yunisarah7806]

Pls review alexandria game time bro 🎉

[@gregory3227]

Anyone can say what they want and I will respect it but Creed Aventus is and always will be my all time favorite until they come out with an intense version lol. That dna just works for me. Tom Ford Oud Wood is a close runner up. To my nose, those scents are the most pleasing.

[@papolo86]

Hey doc make a video about bond 9 please

[@jesse5876100]

Good brand Mines will be Lafayette Street

[@Harrock]

I remember when the Title said „Top 10 Niche Colognes to spray on your Balls when it’s about to get nasty“ … 😂

[@SchoolofScent]

Wrong channel bro

[@Harrock]

@@SchoolofScent 🌝

[@abd78638]

LET'S GO!! THE STREAK CONTINUES!

[@Itcoy]

Nice title Omar

[@SchoolofScent]

Thanks. Just a regular title.

[@lajosberzy1811]

Wouldn’t you repurchase reflection 45?

[@BeastUnleashed911]

I recently tried Montblanc Explorer and it's now on my purchase list. Do I pull the trigger on it or do I save up more and blind buy 'Mancera Cedrat Boise Intense ' instead?

[@mr_dervaa8301]

cedrat boise intense 100%

[@SchoolofScent]

My opinion is CBI

[@BeastUnleashed911]

@@SchoolofScent Could you recommend a site for me to purchase it from in Australia?

[@markoferenifrey1626]

Hacivat

[@danielsavery2666]

​@@BeastUnleashed911 Have you found it yet

[@emperorlion8]

What about Kilian?

[@Kdb_stylin]

Al haramain amber oud rouge edition.closest br40 clone

[@sty11sh]

how about nishane omar?

[@hotelpv]

Naxos Angel’s Share Ani Nishane

[@Furychain]

What colour is your Parfums De Marly?

[@apprentice008]

what about Atrium? they didn't make the list?

[@TonyMontanaXx]

How tf did you leave bond no 9 off? You guzzed over Lafayette Street.

[@iSugarRushO]

Wait what’s the deal with new vs old formulation of fougère d’argent?

[@SchoolofScent]

Old formulation is a 10/10, new formulation is a 7/10

[@brandonhobbs8563]

​@@SchoolofScentHow do I distinguish between the two?

[@davidser]

11:57 🥰

[@jacobbooms3213]

I sampled Layton and opening smelled like chapstick is that normal?

[@Oatusug]

Mmm... Layton have a menthol vibe and the original chapstick too. Maybe is that🤔

[@HeavenlyDemon592]

Full bottle...PDM - Herod, Oajan Xerjoff - Naxos, Symphonium Amouage - Jubilation 25 only Initio - never smelled it but Side Effect Thomas Fordigan - Noir Extreme Parfum (i have the original) Creed - nothing

[@bullettothehead303]

What is longetivity of herod?

[@HeavenlyDemon592]

@@bullettothehead303 6-8 hours...projection is ok not great

[@davidfranklin3489]

I’d like free samples - Thank you

[@scarabeo500gt]

I will Never Agree with not buying Aventus all else is fair game.

[@andytran1220]

Fragrance is REALLY subjective for real, I just got my sample of 40 knots in today and I hate it, idk how it could be called a freshie.

[@jaimecandelario5767]

I am in love the 40 knots 😡. It does not rock my boat! Now I love Torino 21 🥰

[@jaimecandelario5767]

I meant hate 40 knots

[@andytran1220]

@@jaimecandelario5767 same here! I just ordered Torino 21 since loving my sample in the beginning of this past summer

[@Harrock]

Viking and Green Irish Tweed Are just so Good Fragrances ! Sadly there are no good clones … I don’t like to give Creed my money 😂

[@mohda.9420]

lmao Have you tried L'Aventure Knight by AlHaramain? I think it smells quite nice. decent GIT clone.

[@JT-rx1eo]

I think ScentualObsessions clone of Viking is pretty good.

[@kmma7119]

Great title 😂

[@SchoolofScent]

It’s a normal title

[@killersoul85]

One question that bogs me is: Does Niche necessarily have to mean Expensive?!

[@SchoolofScent]

Not always

[@killersoul85]

@@SchoolofScent What do you think the top 5 non-expensive niche perfumes in the industry would be? Let's say below 70€

[@nilan3294]

​@@killersoul85Mancera comes to mind. You can easily snatch some bottles on sale for under 70€

[@SchoolofScent]

@@killersoul85 Hafez 1984, L’Homme Ideal Extreme, Toy Boy (I would say fits the definition of niche), Rasasi Shuhrah, Bentley for Men Intense (would say fits it also)

[@JR01015]

*Moschino Toy Boy isn’t a niche perfume. Moschino as a brand create a lot more than just fragrance. Same with Bentley. That’s not considered niche.* *A niche fragrance is strictly from a brand whose only commercial offering is to produce perfumery. Nothing else.* *So Moschino who are a fashion brand are not niche. Bentley who are primarily a car manufacturer amongst so many other things are not niche. Even the likes of Commes de Garçon, Costume National, Tom Ford etc. These are not niche perfume houses.*

[@guineesspirit7640]

Im just so hqppy you dont wear a baseball hat. You look neat. A good shave above your beard on the cheeks would make you look 10/10

[@trevormoffat4054]

School of Scent Drinking game,.. Drink when: - The ‘mature’ business guy with the salt and pepper beard appears - The young ‘Gangster’ looking guy in the black suit with the slicked back hair appears - When the big roll of leather is reefed out - When there is a plug for Tom Ford Noir Anthracite - When you see the pencil being sharpened - If Omar tells you NOT to buy Creed Aventus

[@Rykn_]

nichebuy

[@SchoolofScent]

where?

[@Volsabor35]

Just splash some juice on ya,

[@hunterhill9608]

I love your reviews. I think ppl would take you more for your word if you shaved your cheeks.

[@abd78638]

original title: nichebuy

[@SchoolofScent]

Not possible.

[@SWTmel]

I really thought I saw that aw well. In fact, I'm 99% sure. Weird... I don't think I imagined it.

[@therealrogue259]

So The Amouage is now fully comercial brand, their old releases are worth trying. But new stuff is just overpriced french parfumery school

[@SchoolofScent]

I may agree 👀

[@laiosrostas7801]

Russia

[@benjaminarand7443]

Ppl are split on this, but is Tom ford niche?😭😭

[@SchoolofScent]

Niche is a subjective term not objective

[@benjaminarand7443]

@@SchoolofScent ohhh gotcha because I was really confused when this dude was putting all his effort into telling me my ombré leather, bitter peach, and lost cherry aren’t niche lmao

[@Gungrave123]

Layton is such an underwhelming scent

[@KARAGJOZI26]

Creed is british not french

[@friendzenterkolkata]

if I had infinite money, I would only purchase and repurchase three: Thameen Carved Oud Creed Royal Oud Creed Bois Du Portugal

[@CUTROPE]

Viking mid af

[@timle1]

I think Creed is from London, not France.

[@LuisRodriguez-sr1xo]

Keep your money. Unnecessary

[@jawadzanayed9631]

#LOUISVUITTON BOYCOTT #TOMFORD boycott #SEPHORA boycott #FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸

[@JR01015]

*Viking is one of the worst fragrances in the entire Creed lineup. People who wear Viking don’t actually care how much they stink to everyone else.*

[@borjaroman3361]

Does anybody else get a strong similarity between Carlisle and Black Orchid Parfum? 🥹